05516 corporate & VoIP numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 05516, allocated to 1 provider. 055 numbers are used for corporate networks; 056 numbers are location-independent numbers often used by internet (VoIP) phone services.
Who were 05516 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider96 ranges
- BT4 ranges
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 05516.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 05516. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 05516 number tells you
What it is
055 numbers are used for corporate networks; 056 numbers are location-independent numbers often used by internet (VoIP) phone services.
What it costs
Costs vary by provider – check your tariff.
Watch out for
Because they are not tied to a place, these numbers say little about where a caller really is.
05516 numbers: common questions
Who owns 05516 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 05516 to BT. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 05516 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 05516 becomes +44 5516 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 05516 number?
Costs vary by provider – check your tariff.
Is a call from a 05516 number a scam?
Because they are not tied to a place, these numbers say little about where a caller really is. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 05516 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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